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Also remember that even if you get benefits, you'll have a one week waiting period where you don't get paid. Plan your finances accordingly.
One week isn't too bad I guess. Better than being disqualified completely.
Yeah but that first week can be tough when you're already stressed about money.
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thanks for this thread everyone. i was calling them supplemental benefits too but now i know theyre partial benefits. going to start filing my weekly claims with my part time earnings
Same here! This whole discussion has been really helpful.
Good luck with your claims! Remember to report everything accurately and keep good records.
This is exactly the kind of information that should be clearer on the Washington ESD website. So many people are confused about partial benefits because the terminology isn't consistent everywhere.
Agreed. The state could do a better job with clear, simple explanations of how partial benefits work. Too much bureaucratic language on their site.
At least we have forums like this where people can get real answers from real experiences.
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The maximum benefit calculation is actually pretty straightforward once you understand it. It's just that Washington ESD doesn't explain it very clearly on their website.
Bottom line: $999 per week is the absolute maximum in Washington state as of 2025, plus up to $125 for dependents. Whether you qualify for that amount depends on your earnings history.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been really useful.
No problem! Good luck with your claim and hopefully you get the maximum benefit amount you qualify for.
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One last thing - if you ever have trouble reaching Washington ESD by phone, there are services like Claimyr that can help you get through. I used them when I had questions about my claim that I couldn't get answered through the website.
Several people have mentioned that service now. Might be worth looking into if I run into issues.
Yeah, sometimes you just need to talk to a real person and their regular phone lines are impossible.
Hope this all helped clear things up! The unemployment system in Washington is actually pretty straightforward once you understand that it's funded by employer taxes going into a state insurance fund, not direct payments from individual employers.
Definitely helped! Thanks everyone for taking the time to explain this. I feel much better about my situation now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you have other questions about the process.
Madison King
I'm in the same boat as OP. Got about $7,200 in unemployment last year and starting to panic about taxes. At least now I know what to expect and can prepare for it. Thanks everyone!
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Victoria Jones
•Glad this thread helped you too! I feel much less anxious about the whole situation now.
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Madison King
•Same here. Knowledge is power when it comes to taxes.
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Julian Paolo
Final reminder for everyone - if you haven't received your 1099-G yet and it's past January 31st, you can download it from your SecureAccess Washington account or contact Washington ESD. Don't wait too long since tax season is here.
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Cameron Black
•Great reminder. The online version is usually available even before the paper copy arrives in the mail.
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Victoria Jones
•Perfect, I'll check my account tonight. Thanks again everyone for all the helpful information!
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